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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.43, 280.77 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.43, 280.77 and 133.56 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.43 : 280.77 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.43/280.77 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.43x = 280.77 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.43x = 37,499.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,499.64/203.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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