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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 281.95 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 281.95 and 121.42 is: 167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 281.95 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/281.95 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 281.95 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 34,234.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,234.37/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.57

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