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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.02, 305.10 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.02, 305.10 and 139.30 is: 209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.02 : 305.10 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.02/305.10 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.02x = 305.10 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.02x = 42,500.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,500.43/203.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.34

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