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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.67, 281.15 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.67, 281.15 and 138.38 is: 191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.67 : 281.15 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.67/281.15 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.67x = 281.15 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.67x = 38,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,903.44/203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.01

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