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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.17, 281.78 and 134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.17, 281.78 and 134.29 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.17 : 281.78 = 134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.17/281.78 = 134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.17x = 281.78 × 134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.17x = 37,838.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,838.16/204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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