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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.80, 281.24 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.80, 281.24 and 126.20 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.80 : 281.24 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.80/281.24 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.80x = 281.24 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.80x = 35,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,492.49/203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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