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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.98, 281.34 and 138.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.98, 281.34 and 138.46 is: 190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.98 : 281.34 = 138.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.98/281.34 = 138.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.98x = 281.34 × 138.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.98x = 38,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,954.34/203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.97

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