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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.79, 282.58 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.79, 282.58 and 126.12 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.79 : 282.58 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.79/282.58 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.79x = 282.58 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.79x = 35,638.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,638.99/204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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