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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 280.92 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 280.92 and 126.08 is: 173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 280.92 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/280.92 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 280.92 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 35,418.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,418.39/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.93

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