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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 280.62 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 280.62 and 133.62 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 280.62 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/280.62 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 280.62 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 37,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,496.44/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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