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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 282.52 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 282.52 and 134.91 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 282.52 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/282.52 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 282.52 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 38,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114.77/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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