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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.79, 281.28 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.79, 281.28 and 138.45 is: 191.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.79 : 281.28 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.79/281.28 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.79x = 281.28 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.79x = 38,943.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,943.22/203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.09

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