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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 282.44 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 282.44 and 134.80 is: 185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 282.44 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/282.44 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 282.44 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 38,072.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,072.91/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.94

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