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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 280.85 and 138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 280.85 and 138.23 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 280.85 = 138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/280.85 = 138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 280.85 × 138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 38,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,819.80/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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