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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 282.54 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 282.54 and 130.98 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 282.54 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/282.54 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 282.54 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 37,007.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,007.09/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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