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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.59, 280.84 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.59, 280.84 and 129.88 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.59 : 280.84 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.59/280.84 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.59x = 280.84 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.59x = 36,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,475.50/203.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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