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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.28, 281.58 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.28, 281.58 and 138.88 is: 191.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.28 : 281.58 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.28/281.58 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.28x = 281.58 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.28x = 39,105.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,105.83/204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.43

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