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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.48, 280.93 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.48, 280.93 and 128.90 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.48 : 280.93 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.48/280.93 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.48x = 280.93 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.48x = 36,210.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,210.92/203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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