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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.32, 280.45 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.32, 280.45 and 133.36 is: 183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.32 : 280.45 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.32/280.45 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.32x = 280.45 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.32x = 37,400.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,400.81/203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.95

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