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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 281.94 and 138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 281.94 and 138.81 is: 191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 281.94 = 138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/281.94 = 138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 281.94 × 138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 39,136.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,136.09/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.67

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