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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 281.41 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 281.41 and 160.39 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 281.41 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/281.41 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 281.41 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 45,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,135.30/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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