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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.63, 281.09 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.63, 281.09 and 126.05 is: 174.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.63 : 281.09 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.63/281.09 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.63x = 281.09 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.63x = 35,430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,430.30/203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.00

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