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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 282.27 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 282.27 and 126.86 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 282.27 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/282.27 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 282.27 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 35,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,808.77/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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