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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.70, 282.42 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.70, 282.42 and 131.10 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.70 : 282.42 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.70/282.42 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.70x = 282.42 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.70x = 37,025.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,025.26/204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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