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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 281.12 and 138.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 281.12 and 138.41 is: 190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 281.12 = 138.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/281.12 = 138.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 281.12 × 138.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 38,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,907.72/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.71

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