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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.03, 304.68 and 137.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.03, 304.68 and 137.87 is: 206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.03 : 304.68 = 137.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.03/304.68 = 137.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.03x = 304.68 × 137.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.03x = 42,006.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,006.23/203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.90

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