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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 280.80 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 280.80 and 129.86 is: 179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 280.80 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/280.80 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 280.80 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 36,463.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,463.28/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.22

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