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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.07, 281.65 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.07, 281.65 and 134.19 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.07 : 281.65 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.07/281.65 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.07x = 281.65 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.07x = 37,793.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,793.94/204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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