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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.05, 281.45 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.05, 281.45 and 138.51 is: 191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.05 : 281.45 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.05/281.45 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.05x = 281.45 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.05x = 38,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,982.95/204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.05

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