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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.59, 282.29 and 130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.59, 282.29 and 130.81 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.59 : 282.29 = 130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.59/282.29 = 130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.59x = 282.29 × 130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.59x = 36,924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,924.29/204.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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