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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.03, 280.23 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.03, 280.23 and 137.60 is: 189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.03 : 280.23 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.03/280.23 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.03x = 280.23 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.03x = 38,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,559.65/203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.92

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