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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.39, 281.66 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.39, 281.66 and 134.37 is: 185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.39 : 281.66 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.39/281.66 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.39x = 281.66 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.39x = 37,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,845.98/204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.17

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