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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.06, 281.23 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.06, 281.23 and 141.78 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.06 : 281.23 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.06/281.23 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.06x = 281.23 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.06x = 39,872.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,872.79/204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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