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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 281.76 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 281.76 and 135.20 is: 186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 281.76 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/281.76 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 281.76 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 38,093.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,093.95/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.74

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