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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 281.67 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 281.67 and 138.68 is: 191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 281.67 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/281.67 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 281.67 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 39,062.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,062.00/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.41

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