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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.96, 281.50 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.96, 281.50 and 130.36 is: 179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.96 : 281.50 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.96/281.50 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.96x = 281.50 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.96x = 36,696.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,696.34/203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.92

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