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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.48, 280.74 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.48, 280.74 and 129.78 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.48 : 280.74 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.48/280.74 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.48x = 280.74 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.48x = 36,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,434.44/203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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