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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.45, 282.09 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.45, 282.09 and 125.74 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.45 : 282.09 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.45/282.09 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.45x = 282.09 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.45x = 35,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,470.00/204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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