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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.19, 281.82 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.19, 281.82 and 121.27 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.19 : 281.82 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.19/281.82 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.19x = 281.82 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.19x = 34,176.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,176.31/204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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