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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 280.20 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 280.20 and 137.48 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 280.20 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/280.20 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 280.20 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 38,521.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,521.90/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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