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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.86, 306.06 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.86, 306.06 and 138.66 is: 208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.86 : 306.06 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.86/306.06 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.86x = 306.06 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.86x = 42,438.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,438.28/203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.17

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