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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 280.45 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 280.45 and 133.41 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 280.45 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/280.45 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 280.45 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 37,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,415.30/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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