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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 281.43 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 281.43 and 137.60 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 281.43 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/281.43 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 281.43 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 38,724.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,724.77/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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