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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 280.90 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 280.90 and 133.60 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 280.90 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/280.90 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 280.90 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 37,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,528.24/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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