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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 280.76 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 280.76 and 137.99 is: 190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 280.76 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/280.76 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 280.76 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 38,739.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,739.98/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.41

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