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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.10, 304.17 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.10, 304.17 and 138.78 is: 207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.10 : 304.17 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.10/304.17 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.10x = 304.17 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.10x = 42,212.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,212.71/203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.84

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