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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.50, 305.25 and 139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.50, 305.25 and 139.78 is: 209.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.50 : 305.25 = 139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.50/305.25 = 139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.50x = 305.25 × 139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.50x = 42,667.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,667.85/203.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.67

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