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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.81, 281.18 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.81, 281.18 and 138.39 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.81 : 281.18 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.81/281.18 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.81x = 281.18 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.81x = 38,911.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,911.81/203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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