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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.38, 280.74 and 138.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.38, 280.74 and 138.22 is: 190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.38 : 280.74 = 138.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.38/280.74 = 138.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.38x = 280.74 × 138.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.38x = 38,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,803.88/203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.79

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