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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.27, 281.81 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.27, 281.81 and 130.56 is: 180.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.27 : 281.81 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.27/281.81 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.27x = 281.81 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.27x = 36,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,792.38/204.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.12

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