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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.60, 281 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.60, 281 and 129.90 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.60 : 281 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.60/281 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.60x = 281 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.60x = 36,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,501.90/203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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