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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.68, 282.50 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.68, 282.50 and 134.61 is: 185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.68 : 282.50 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.68/282.50 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.68x = 282.50 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.68x = 38,027.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,027.33/204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.79

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