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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 281.79 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 281.79 and 126.69 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 281.79 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/281.79 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 281.79 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 35,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,699.98/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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