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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.43, 282.21 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.43, 282.21 and 134.64 is: 185.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.43 : 282.21 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.43/282.21 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.43x = 282.21 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.43x = 37,996.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,996.75/204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.87

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