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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.57, 280.95 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.57, 280.95 and 133.69 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.57 : 280.95 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.57/280.95 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.57x = 280.95 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.57x = 37,560.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,560.66/203.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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