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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 281.55 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 281.55 and 126.46 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 281.55 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/281.55 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 281.55 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 35,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,604.81/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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