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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.01, 281.53 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.01, 281.53 and 134.02 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.01 : 281.53 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.01/281.53 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.01x = 281.53 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.01x = 37,730.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,730.65/204.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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