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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.27, 281.96 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.27, 281.96 and 134.38 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.27 : 281.96 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.27/281.96 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.27x = 281.96 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.27x = 37,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,890.38/204.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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