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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.38, 281.96 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.38, 281.96 and 134.54 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.38 : 281.96 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.38/281.96 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.38x = 281.96 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.38x = 37,934.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,934.90/204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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