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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.11, 281.51 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.11, 281.51 and 134.06 is: 184.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.11 : 281.51 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.11/281.51 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.11x = 281.51 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.11x = 37,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,737.66/204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.89

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