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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 282.04 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 282.04 and 134.46 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 282.04 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/282.04 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 282.04 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 37,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,922.76/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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