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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.17, 280.36 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.17, 280.36 and 133.37 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.17 : 280.36 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.17/280.36 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.17x = 280.36 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.17x = 37,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,389.54/203.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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