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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.27, 281.93 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.27, 281.93 and 121.36 is: 167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.27 : 281.93 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.27/281.93 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.27x = 281.93 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.27x = 34,215.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,215.02/204.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.50

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