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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 305.84 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 305.84 and 139.76 is: 209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 305.84 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/305.84 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 305.84 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 42,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,744.20/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.82

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