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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.21, 280.32 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.21, 280.32 and 133.24 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.21 : 280.32 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.21/280.32 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.21x = 280.32 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.21x = 37,349.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,349.84/203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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