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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 281.86 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 281.86 and 121.37 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 281.86 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/281.86 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 281.86 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 34,209.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,209.35/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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