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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.82, 281.04 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.82, 281.04 and 133.86 is: 184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.82 : 281.04 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.82/281.04 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.82x = 281.04 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.82x = 37,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,620.01/203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.57

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