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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.65, 281.04 and 138.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.65, 281.04 and 138.17 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.65 : 281.04 = 138.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.65/281.04 = 138.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.65x = 281.04 × 138.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.65x = 38,831.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,831.48/203.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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