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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 281.68 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 281.68 and 138.58 is: 191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 281.68 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/281.68 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 281.68 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 39,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,035.21/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.31

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