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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 280.80 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 280.80 and 138.15 is: 190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 280.80 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/280.80 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 280.80 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 38,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,792.52/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.76

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