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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 280.21 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 280.21 and 136.74 is: 188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 280.21 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/280.21 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 280.21 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 38,315.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,315.92/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.60

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