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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 282.50 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 282.50 and 126.04 is: 173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 282.50 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/282.50 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 282.50 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 35,606.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,606.30/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.89

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