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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 281.27 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 281.27 and 126.23 is: 174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 281.27 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/281.27 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 281.27 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 35,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,504.78/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.28

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