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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.15, 281.26 and 141.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.15, 281.26 and 141.07 is: 194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.15 : 281.26 = 141.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.15/281.26 = 141.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.15x = 281.26 × 141.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.15x = 39,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,675.76/204.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.35

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