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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 281.58 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 281.58 and 130.43 is: 179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 281.58 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/281.58 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 281.58 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 36,726.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,726.48/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.95

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