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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 304.74 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 304.74 and 137.90 is: 206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 304.74 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/304.74 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 304.74 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 42,023.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,023.65/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.95

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