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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.40, 281.88 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.40, 281.88 and 130.60 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.40 : 281.88 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.40/281.88 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.40x = 281.88 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.40x = 36,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,813.53/204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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