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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.33, 282.02 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.33, 282.02 and 134.27 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.33 : 282.02 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.33/282.02 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.33x = 282.02 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.33x = 37,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,864.74/204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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