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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.24, 280.20 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.24, 280.20 and 133.16 is: 183.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.24 : 280.20 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.24/280.20 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.24x = 280.20 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.24x = 37,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,311.43/203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.58

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