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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 282.02 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 282.02 and 130.68 is: 180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 282.02 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/282.02 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 282.02 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 36,854.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,854.37/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.18

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