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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.51, 282.04 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.51, 282.04 and 134.52 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.51 : 282.04 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.51/282.04 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.51x = 282.04 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.51x = 37,940.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,940.02/204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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