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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.94, 281.22 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.94, 281.22 and 133.97 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.94 : 281.22 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.94/281.22 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.94x = 281.22 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.94x = 37,673.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,673.64/203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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