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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.44, 281.96 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.44, 281.96 and 130.74 is: 180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.44 : 281.96 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.44/281.96 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.44x = 281.96 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.44x = 36,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,863.45/204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.31

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