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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 304.58 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 304.58 and 138.20 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 304.58 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/304.58 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 304.58 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 42,092.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,092.96/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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