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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.61, 282.45 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.61, 282.45 and 130.93 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.61 : 282.45 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.61/282.45 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.61x = 282.45 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.61x = 36,981.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,981.18/204.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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