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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 280.23 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 280.23 and 133.16 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 280.23 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/280.23 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 280.23 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 37,315.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,315.43/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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