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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.55, 280.89 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.55, 280.89 and 133.53 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.55 : 280.89 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.55/280.89 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.55x = 280.89 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.55x = 37,507.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,507.24/203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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