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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.49, 282.30 and 126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.49, 282.30 and 126.91 is: 175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.49 : 282.30 = 126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.49/282.30 = 126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.49x = 282.30 × 126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.49x = 35,826.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,826.69/204.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.20

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