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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 281.76 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 281.76 and 138.39 is: 191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 281.76 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/281.76 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 281.76 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 38,992.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,992.77/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.14

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