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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.41, 280.77 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.41, 280.77 and 133.59 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.41 : 280.77 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.41/280.77 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.41x = 280.77 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.41x = 37,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,508.06/203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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