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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.42, 282.12 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.42, 282.12 and 134.53 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.42 : 282.12 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.42/282.12 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.42x = 282.12 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.42x = 37,954.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,954.36/204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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