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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.14, 281.64 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.14, 281.64 and 134.30 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.14 : 281.64 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.14/281.64 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.14x = 281.64 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.14x = 37,824.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,824.25/204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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