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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.26, 304.90 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.26, 304.90 and 139 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.26 : 304.90 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.26/304.90 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.26x = 304.90 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.26x = 42,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,381.10/203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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