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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.35, 282.08 and 130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.35, 282.08 and 130.87 is: 180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.35 : 282.08 = 130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.35/282.08 = 130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.35x = 282.08 × 130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.35x = 36,914.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,914.45/204.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.64

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