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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.24, 281.91 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.24, 281.91 and 130.59 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.24 : 281.91 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.24/281.91 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.24x = 281.91 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.24x = 36,814.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,814.63/204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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