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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.65, 282.34 and 121.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.65, 282.34 and 121.77 is: 168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.65 : 282.34 = 121.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.65/282.34 = 121.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.65x = 282.34 × 121.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.65x = 34,379.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,379.64/204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.00

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