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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.03, 304.61 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.03, 304.61 and 133.66 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.03 : 304.61 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.03/304.61 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.03x = 304.61 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.03x = 40,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,712.92/203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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