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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.60, 304.68 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.60, 304.68 and 139.52 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.60 : 304.68 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.60/304.68 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.60x = 304.68 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.60x = 42,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,508.95/203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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