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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 281.55 and 138.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 281.55 and 138.73 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 281.55 = 138.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/281.55 = 138.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 281.55 × 138.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 39,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,059.43/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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