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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.90, 281.28 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.90, 281.28 and 138.38 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.90 : 281.28 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.90/281.28 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.90x = 281.28 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.90x = 38,923.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,923.53/203.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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