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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.62, 281.13 and 138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.62, 281.13 and 138.10 is: 190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.62 : 281.13 = 138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.62/281.13 = 138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.62x = 281.13 × 138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.62x = 38,824.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,824.05/203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.67

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