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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 281.50 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 281.50 and 130.35 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 281.50 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/281.50 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 281.50 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 36,693.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,693.53/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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