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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.07, 281.68 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.07, 281.68 and 141.09 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.07 : 281.68 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.07/281.68 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.07x = 281.68 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.07x = 39,742.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,742.23/204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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