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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.45, 305.03 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.45, 305.03 and 138.08 is: 207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.45 : 305.03 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.45/305.03 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.45x = 305.03 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.45x = 42,119.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,119.65/203.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.03

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