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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.55, 282.33 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.55, 282.33 and 126.88 is: 175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.55 : 282.33 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.55/282.33 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.55x = 282.33 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.55x = 35,822.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,822.03/204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.13

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