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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.89, 282.69 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.89, 282.69 and 126.22 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.89 : 282.69 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.89/282.69 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.89x = 282.69 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.89x = 35,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,680.43/204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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