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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 305.44 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 305.44 and 138.80 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 305.44 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/305.44 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 305.44 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 42,393.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,393.54/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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