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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 281.33 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 281.33 and 126.25 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 281.33 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/281.33 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 281.33 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 35,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,517.28/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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