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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 281.40 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 281.40 and 126.32 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 281.40 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/281.40 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 281.40 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 35,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,546.45/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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