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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.11, 281.67 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.11, 281.67 and 126.44 is: 174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.11 : 281.67 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.11/281.67 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.11x = 281.67 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.11x = 35,614.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,614.35/204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.49

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