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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 282.20 and 125.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 282.20 and 125.86 is: 173.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 282.20 = 125.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/282.20 = 125.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 282.20 × 125.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 35,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,517.69/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.61

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