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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 282.66 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 282.66 and 134.74 is: 185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 282.66 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/282.66 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 282.66 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 38,085.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,085.61/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.96

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