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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 281.15 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 281.15 and 133.82 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 281.15 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/281.15 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 281.15 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 37,622.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,622.29/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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