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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.02, 280.07 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.02, 280.07 and 133.05 is: 183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.02 : 280.07 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.02/280.07 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.02x = 280.07 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.02x = 37,263.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,263.31/203.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.55

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