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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 282.48 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 282.48 and 135.84 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 282.48 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/282.48 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 282.48 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 38,372.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,372.08/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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