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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.32, 281.77 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.32, 281.77 and 137.94 is: 190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.32 : 281.77 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.32/281.77 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.32x = 281.77 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.32x = 38,867.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,867.01/204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.23

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