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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 281.42 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 281.42 and 130.40 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 281.42 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/281.42 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 281.42 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 36,696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,696.52/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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