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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 281.40 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 281.40 and 137.55 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 281.40 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/281.40 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 281.40 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 38,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,706.57/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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