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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 280.71 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 280.71 and 133.53 is: 184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 280.71 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/280.71 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 280.71 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 37,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,483.21/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.23

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