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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.03, 279.71 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.03, 279.71 and 137.42 is: 189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.03 : 279.71 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.03/279.71 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.03x = 279.71 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.03x = 38,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,437.75/203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.32

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