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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.95, 281.64 and 138.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.95, 281.64 and 138.65 is: 191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.95 : 281.64 = 138.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.95/281.64 = 138.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.95x = 281.64 × 138.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.95x = 39,048.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,048.50/203.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.46

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