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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 282.10 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 282.10 and 126.74 is: 174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 282.10 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/282.10 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 282.10 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 35,751.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,751.63/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.83

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