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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.23, 281.80 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.23, 281.80 and 126.61 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.23 : 281.80 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.23/281.80 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.23x = 281.80 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.23x = 35,678.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,678.70/204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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