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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 280.53 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 280.53 and 137.70 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 280.53 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/280.53 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 280.53 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 38,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,628.98/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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