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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 281.76 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 281.76 and 134.28 is: 185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 281.76 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/281.76 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 281.76 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 37,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,834.73/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.47

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