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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 281.76 and 130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 281.76 and 130.54 is: 180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 281.76 = 130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/281.76 = 130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 281.76 × 130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 36,780.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,780.95/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.10

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