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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.29, 281.89 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.29, 281.89 and 125.57 is: 173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.29 : 281.89 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.29/281.89 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.29x = 281.89 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.29x = 35,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,395.52/204.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.27

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