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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.62, 282.33 and 125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.62, 282.33 and 125.97 is: 173.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.62 : 282.33 = 125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.62/282.33 = 125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.62x = 282.33 × 125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.62x = 35,565.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,565.11/204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.81

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