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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.21, 281.75 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.21, 281.75 and 126.54 is: 174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.21 : 281.75 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.21/281.75 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.21x = 281.75 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.21x = 35,652.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,652.01/204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.59

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