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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.49, 280.89 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.49, 280.89 and 133.56 is: 184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.49 : 280.89 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.49/280.89 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.49x = 280.89 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.49x = 37,515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,515.67/203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.36

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