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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.15, 280.08 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.15, 280.08 and 137.54 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.15 : 280.08 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.15/280.08 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.15x = 280.08 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.15x = 38,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,520.80/203.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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