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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.61, 304.86 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.61, 304.86 and 138.51 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.61 : 304.86 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.61/304.86 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.61x = 304.86 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.61x = 42,226.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,226.68/203.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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