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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 281.20 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 281.20 and 126.28 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 281.20 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/281.20 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 281.20 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 35,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,509.94/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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