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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 280.17 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 280.17 and 137.73 is: 189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 280.17 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/280.17 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 280.17 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 38,587.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,587.81/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.94

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