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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 281.48 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 281.48 and 130.36 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 281.48 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/281.48 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 281.48 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 36,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,693.73/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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