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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.98, 281.36 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.98, 281.36 and 130.28 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.98 : 281.36 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.98/281.36 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.98x = 281.36 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.98x = 36,655.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,655.58/203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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