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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.75, 282.66 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.75, 282.66 and 134.92 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 282.66 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/282.66 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 282.66 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 38,136.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,136.82/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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