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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.02, 304.43 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.02, 304.43 and 138.02 is: 206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.02 : 304.43 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.02/304.43 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.02x = 304.43 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.02x = 42,017.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,017.43/203.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.96

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