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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.62, 282.41 and 121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.62, 282.41 and 121.72 is: 168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.62 : 282.41 = 121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.62/282.41 = 121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.62x = 282.41 × 121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.62x = 34,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,374.54/204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.00

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