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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.10, 281.70 and 129.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.10, 281.70 and 129.37 is: 178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.10 : 281.70 = 129.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.10/281.70 = 129.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.10x = 281.70 × 129.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.10x = 36,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,442.82/204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.56

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