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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.98, 281.43 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.98, 281.43 and 130.27 is: 179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.98 : 281.43 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.98/281.43 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.98x = 281.43 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.98x = 36,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,661.89/203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.73

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