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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.83, 281.24 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.83, 281.24 and 130.02 is: 179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.83 : 281.24 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.83/281.24 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.83x = 281.24 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.83x = 36,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,567.19/203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.40

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