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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.23, 281.72 and 138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.23, 281.72 and 138.62 is: 191.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.23 : 281.72 = 138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.23/281.72 = 138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.23x = 281.72 × 138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.23x = 39,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,049.92/204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.21

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