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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 281.19 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 281.19 and 138.48 is: 190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 281.19 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/281.19 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 281.19 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 38,939.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,939.19/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.79

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