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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.38, 280.59 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.38, 280.59 and 137.78 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.38 : 280.59 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.38/280.59 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.38x = 280.59 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.38x = 38,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,659.69/203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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