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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.31, 281.79 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.31, 281.79 and 134.30 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.31 : 281.79 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.31/281.79 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.31x = 281.79 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.31x = 37,844.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,844.40/204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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