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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 280.82 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 280.82 and 133.68 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 280.82 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/280.82 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 280.82 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 37,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,539.35/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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