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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.38, 282.01 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.38, 282.01 and 130.71 is: 180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.38 : 282.01 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.38/282.01 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.38x = 282.01 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.38x = 36,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,861.53/204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.36

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