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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.22, 280.34 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.22, 280.34 and 133.20 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.22 : 280.34 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.22/280.34 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.22x = 280.34 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.22x = 37,341.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,341.29/203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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