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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.10, 281.69 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.10, 281.69 and 134.15 is: 185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.10 : 281.69 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.10/281.69 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.10x = 281.69 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.10x = 37,788.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,788.04/204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.15

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