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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 281.88 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 281.88 and 130.52 is: 180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 281.88 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/281.88 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 281.88 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 36,790.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,790.98/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.17

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