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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.74, 305.71 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.74, 305.71 and 138.74 is: 208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.74 : 305.71 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.74/305.71 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.74x = 305.71 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.74x = 42,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,412.33/203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.17

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