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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 280.83 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 280.83 and 133.50 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 280.83 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/280.83 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 280.83 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 37,489.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,489.40/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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