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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.88, 281.21 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.88, 281.21 and 132.94 is: 183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.88 : 281.21 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.88/281.21 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.88x = 281.21 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.88x = 37,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,383.74/203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.36

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