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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.45, 281.94 and 134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.45, 281.94 and 134.57 is: 185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.45 : 281.94 = 134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.45/281.94 = 134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.45x = 281.94 × 134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.45x = 37,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,940.67/204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.57

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