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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 280.48 and 133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 280.48 and 133.33 is: 184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 280.48 = 133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/280.48 = 133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 280.48 × 133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 37,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,396.40/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.07

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