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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.26, 304.50 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.26, 304.50 and 137.40 is: 205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.26 : 304.50 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.26/304.50 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.26x = 304.50 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.26x = 41,838.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,838.30/203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.84

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