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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 281.48 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 281.48 and 130.31 is: 179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 281.48 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/281.48 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 281.48 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 36,679.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,679.63/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.77

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