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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.49, 280.74 and 128.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.49, 280.74 and 128.82 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.49 : 280.74 = 128.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.49/280.74 = 128.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.49x = 280.74 × 128.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.49x = 36,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,164.93/203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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