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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 281.80 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 281.80 and 125.60 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 281.80 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/281.80 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 281.80 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 35,394.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,394.08/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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