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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 304.86 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 304.86 and 138.36 is: 207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 304.86 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/304.86 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 304.86 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 42,180.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,180.43/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.44

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