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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 281.41 and 133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 281.41 and 133.90 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 281.41 = 133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/281.41 = 133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 281.41 × 133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 37,679.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,679.76/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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