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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.86, 281.39 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.86, 281.39 and 133.80 is: 184.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.86 : 281.39 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.86/281.39 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.86x = 281.39 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.86x = 37,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,649.98/203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.69

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