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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.12, 280.24 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.12, 280.24 and 137.50 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.12 : 280.24 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.12/280.24 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.12x = 280.24 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.12x = 38,533
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,533/203.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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