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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 281.50 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 281.50 and 130.42 is: 179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 281.50 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/281.50 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 281.50 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 36,713.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,713.23/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.85

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