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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.44, 282.16 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.44, 282.16 and 126.82 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.44 : 282.16 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.44/282.16 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.44x = 282.16 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.44x = 35,783.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,783.53/204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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