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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.05, 281.59 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.05, 281.59 and 134.15 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.05 : 281.59 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.05/281.59 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.05x = 281.59 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.05x = 37,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,775.30/204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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