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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.52, 282.05 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.52, 282.05 and 134.52 is: 185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.52 : 282.05 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.52/282.05 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.52x = 282.05 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.52x = 37,939.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,939.28/204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.51

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