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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 281.90 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.36, 281.90 and 138.88 is: 191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.36 : 281.90 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.36/281.90 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.36x = 281.90 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.36x = 39,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,150.27/204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.58

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