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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 281.99 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 281.99 and 130.82 is: 180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 281.99 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/281.99 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 281.99 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 36,889.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,889.93/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.41

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