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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.32, 280.48 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.32, 280.48 and 133.34 is: 183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.32 : 280.48 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.32/280.48 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.32x = 280.48 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.32x = 37,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,399.92/203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.95

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