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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.82, 281.26 and 138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.82, 281.26 and 138.34 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.82 : 281.26 = 138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.82/281.26 = 138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.82x = 281.26 × 138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.82x = 38,909.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,909.51/203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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