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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.24, 280.58 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.24, 280.58 and 138.08 is: 190.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.24 : 280.58 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.24/280.58 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.24x = 280.58 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.24x = 38,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,742.49/203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.62

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