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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.45, 282.20 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.45, 282.20 and 134.52 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.45 : 282.20 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.45/282.20 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.45x = 282.20 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.45x = 37,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,960.87/204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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