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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 281.79 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 281.79 and 130.55 is: 180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 281.79 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/281.79 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 281.79 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 36,786.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,786.28/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.10

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