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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.56, 280.88 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.56, 280.88 and 129.86 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.56 : 280.88 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.56/280.88 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.56x = 280.88 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.56x = 36,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,475.08/203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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