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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.95, 281.53 and 138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.95, 281.53 and 138.49 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.95 : 281.53 = 138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.95/281.53 = 138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.95x = 281.53 × 138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.95x = 38,990.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,990.53/203.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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