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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.14, 280.16 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.14, 280.16 and 133.12 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.14 : 280.16 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.14/280.16 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.14x = 280.16 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.14x = 37,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,294.90/203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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