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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.52, 282.35 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.52, 282.35 and 125.85 is: 173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.52 : 282.35 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.52/282.35 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.52x = 282.35 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.52x = 35,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,533.12/204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.74

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