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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 281.32 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 281.32 and 141.94 is: 195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 281.32 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/281.32 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 281.32 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 39,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,929.15/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.53

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