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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.62, 282.40 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.62, 282.40 and 130.94 is: 180.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.62 : 282.40 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.62/282.40 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.62x = 282.40 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.62x = 36,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,977.46/204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.71

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