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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.56, 305.02 and 139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.56, 305.02 and 139.40 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.56 : 305.02 = 139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.56/305.02 = 139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.56x = 305.02 × 139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.56x = 42,519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,519.79/203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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