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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 281.26 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 281.26 and 130.32 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 281.26 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/281.26 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 281.26 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 36,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,653.80/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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