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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 282.32 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 282.32 and 130.88 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 282.32 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/282.32 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 282.32 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 36,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,950.04/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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