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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.21, 281.72 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.21, 281.72 and 134.17 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.21 : 281.72 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.21/281.72 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.21x = 281.72 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.21x = 37,798.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,798.77/204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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