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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.57, 282.30 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.57, 282.30 and 125.88 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.57 : 282.30 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.57/282.30 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.57x = 282.30 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.57x = 35,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,535.92/204.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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