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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.65, 282.51 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.65, 282.51 and 134.71 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.65 : 282.51 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.65/282.51 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.65x = 282.51 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.65x = 38,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,058.18/204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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