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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 282.77 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 282.77 and 130.15 is: 179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 282.77 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/282.77 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 282.77 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 36,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,802.52/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.69

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