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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 280.39 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 280.39 and 133.28 is: 183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 280.39 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/280.39 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 280.39 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 37,370.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,370.38/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.95

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