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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.24, 304.35 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.24, 304.35 and 138 is: 206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.24 : 304.35 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.24/304.35 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.24x = 304.35 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.24x = 42,000.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,000.30/203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.66

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