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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.31, 282 and 125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.31, 282 and 125.65 is: 173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.31 : 282 = 125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.31/282 = 125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.31x = 282 × 125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.31x = 35,433.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,433.30/204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.43

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