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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.82, 281.15 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.82, 281.15 and 130.05 is: 179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.82 : 281.15 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.82/281.15 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.82x = 281.15 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.82x = 36,563.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,563.39/203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.39

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