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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 282.38 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 282.38 and 134.65 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 282.38 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/282.38 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 282.38 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 38,021.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,021.79/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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