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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.32, 305.16 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.32, 305.16 and 138.16 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.32 : 305.16 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.32/305.16 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.32x = 305.16 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.32x = 42,160.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,160.91/203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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