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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.03, 280.09 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.03, 280.09 and 133.07 is: 183.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.03 : 280.09 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.03/280.09 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.03x = 280.09 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.03x = 37,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,271.58/203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.58

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