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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.98, 281.37 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.98, 281.37 and 130.33 is: 179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.98 : 281.37 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.98/281.37 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.98x = 281.37 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.98x = 36,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,670.95/203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.78

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