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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.58, 280.89 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.58, 280.89 and 137.97 is: 190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.58 : 280.89 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.58/280.89 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.58x = 280.89 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.58x = 38,754.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,754.39/203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.36

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