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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 282.58 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 282.58 and 131.09 is: 180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 282.58 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/282.58 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 282.58 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 37,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,041.67/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.90

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