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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 279.96 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 279.96 and 137.40 is: 189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 279.96 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/279.96 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 279.96 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 38,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,466.50/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.45

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