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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.91, 281.46 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.91, 281.46 and 126.28 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.91 : 281.46 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.91/281.46 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.91x = 281.46 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.91x = 35,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,542.88/203.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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