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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.06, 281.49 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.06, 281.49 and 135.06 is: 186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.06 : 281.49 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.06/281.49 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.06x = 281.49 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.06x = 38,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,018.04/204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.31

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