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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 282.30 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 282.30 and 138.12 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 282.30 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/282.30 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 282.30 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 38,991.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,991.28/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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