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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.05, 281.64 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.05, 281.64 and 126.38 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.05 : 281.64 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.05/281.64 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.05x = 281.64 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.05x = 35,592.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,592.26/204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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