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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 281.79 and 129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 281.79 and 129.59 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 281.79 = 129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/281.79 = 129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 281.79 × 129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 36,515.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,515.76/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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