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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 282.34 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 282.34 and 127.02 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 282.34 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/282.34 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 282.34 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 35,862.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,862.83/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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