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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.38, 281.96 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.38, 281.96 and 133.50 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.38 : 281.96 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.38/281.96 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.38x = 281.96 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.38x = 37,640.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,640.99/204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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