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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.33, 281.88 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.33, 281.88 and 138.86 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.33 : 281.88 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.33/281.88 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.33x = 281.88 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.33x = 39,140.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,140.45/204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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