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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.35, 304.91 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.35, 304.91 and 138.44 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.35 : 304.91 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.35/304.91 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.35x = 304.91 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.35x = 42,210.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,210.98/203.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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