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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 281.79 and 121.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 281.79 and 121.35 is: 167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 281.79 = 121.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/281.79 = 121.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 281.79 × 121.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 34,195.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,195.22/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.46

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