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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.15, 281.77 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.15, 281.77 and 134.22 is: 185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.15 : 281.77 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.15/281.77 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.15x = 281.77 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.15x = 37,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,818.83/204.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.25

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