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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 281.67 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 281.67 and 134.02 is: 184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 281.67 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/281.67 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 281.67 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 37,748.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,748.01/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.97

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