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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.51, 305.25 and 138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.51, 305.25 and 138.35 is: 207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.51 : 305.25 = 138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.51/305.25 = 138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.51x = 305.25 × 138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.51x = 42,229.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,229.81/203.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.51

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