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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.80, 281.28 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.80, 281.28 and 133.74 is: 184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.80 : 281.28 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.80/281.28 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.80x = 281.28 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.80x = 37,618.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,618.39/203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.58

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