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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 282.01 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 282.01 and 134.54 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 282.01 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/282.01 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 282.01 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 37,941.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,941.63/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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