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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 280.84 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 280.84 and 137.73 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 280.84 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/280.84 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 280.84 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 38,678.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,678.00/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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