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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.40, 282.08 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.40, 282.08 and 134.48 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.40 : 282.08 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.40/282.08 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.40x = 282.08 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.40x = 37,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,934.12/204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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