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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.37, 281.91 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.37, 281.91 and 121.42 is: 167.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.37 : 281.91 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.37/281.91 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.37x = 281.91 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.37x = 34,228.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,228.91/204.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.48

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