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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.94, 281.48 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.94, 281.48 and 130.44 is: 180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.94 : 281.48 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.94/281.48 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.94x = 281.48 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.94x = 36,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,715.60/203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.03

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