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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.54, 280.58 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.54, 280.58 and 129.84 is: 178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.54 : 280.58 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.54/280.58 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.54x = 280.58 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.54x = 36,430.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,430.51/203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.98

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