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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.77, 281.27 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.77, 281.27 and 133.83 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.77 : 281.27 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.77/281.27 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.77x = 281.27 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.77x = 37,642.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,642.36/203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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