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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.74, 305.10 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.74, 305.10 and 138.50 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.74 : 305.10 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.74/305.10 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.74x = 305.10 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.74x = 42,256.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,256.35/203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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