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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.42, 280.67 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.42, 280.67 and 137.90 is: 190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.42 : 280.67 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.42/280.67 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.42x = 280.67 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.42x = 38,704.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,704.39/203.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.27

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