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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.86, 282.65 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.86, 282.65 and 130.28 is: 179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.86 : 282.65 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.86/282.65 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.86x = 282.65 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.86x = 36,821.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,821.58/204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.74

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