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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.77, 282.65 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.77, 282.65 and 134.89 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.77 : 282.65 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.77/282.65 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.77x = 282.65 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.77x = 38,124.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,124.57/204.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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