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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 282.36 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 282.36 and 131.02 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 282.36 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/282.36 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 282.36 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 36,994.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,994.81/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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