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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.67, 280.76 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.67, 280.76 and 129.93 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.67 : 280.76 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.67/280.76 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.67x = 280.76 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.67x = 36,478.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,478.07/203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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