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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 281.27 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 281.27 and 126.22 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 281.27 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/281.27 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 281.27 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 35,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,501.90/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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