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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 281.52 and 138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 281.52 and 138.23 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 281.52 = 138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/281.52 = 138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 281.52 × 138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 38,913.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,913.10/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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