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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 304.32 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 304.32 and 138.96 is: 208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 304.32 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/304.32 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 304.32 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 42,288.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,288.31/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.03

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