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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.59, 282.06 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.59, 282.06 and 134.53 is: 185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.59 : 282.06 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.59/282.06 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.59x = 282.06 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.59x = 37,945.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,945.53/204.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.47

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