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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.24, 304.73 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.24, 304.73 and 139.16 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.24 : 304.73 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.24/304.73 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.24x = 304.73 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.24x = 42,405.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,405.05/203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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