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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.82, 281.22 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.82, 281.22 and 130.24 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.82 : 281.22 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.82/281.22 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.82x = 281.22 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.82x = 36,626.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,626.69/203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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