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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 281.25 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 281.25 and 130.32 is: 179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 281.25 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/281.25 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 281.25 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 36,652.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,652.50/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.68

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