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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.79, 280.94 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.79, 280.94 and 129.98 is: 179.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.79 : 280.94 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.79/280.94 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.79x = 280.94 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.79x = 36,516.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,516.63/203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.18

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