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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 280.08 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 280.08 and 137.60 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 280.08 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/280.08 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 280.08 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 38,539.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,539.01/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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