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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.26, 280.38 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.26, 280.38 and 133.30 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.26 : 280.38 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.26/280.38 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.26x = 280.38 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.26x = 37,374.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,374.65/203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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