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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.95, 281.44 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.95, 281.44 and 133.93 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.95 : 281.44 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.95/281.44 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.95x = 281.44 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.95x = 37,695.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,695.05/203.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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