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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 280.19 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 280.19 and 133.23 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 280.19 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/280.19 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 280.19 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 37,329.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,329.05/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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