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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.49, 305.01 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.49, 305.01 and 138.33 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.49 : 305.01 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.49/305.01 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.49x = 305.01 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.49x = 42,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,192.03/203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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