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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.01, 280.15 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.01, 280.15 and 133.02 is: 183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.01 : 280.15 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.01/280.15 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.01x = 280.15 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.01x = 37,265.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,265.55/203.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.57

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