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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.53, 282.31 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.53, 282.31 and 126.97 is: 175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.53 : 282.31 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.53/282.31 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.53x = 282.31 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.53x = 35,844.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,844.27/204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.25

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