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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 281.97 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.36, 281.97 and 121.43 is: 167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.36 : 281.97 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.36/281.97 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.36x = 281.97 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.36x = 34,238.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,238.21/204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.54

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