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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 280.28 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 280.28 and 133.25 is: 183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 280.28 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/280.28 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 280.28 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 37,346.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,346.64/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.81

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