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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.66, 281.03 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.66, 281.03 and 138.25 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.66 : 281.03 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.66/281.03 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.66x = 281.03 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.66x = 38,852.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,852.40/203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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