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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.06, 281.54 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.06, 281.54 and 130.38 is: 179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.06 : 281.54 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.06/281.54 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.06x = 281.54 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.06x = 36,707.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,707.19/204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.88

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