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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 282.81 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 282.81 and 127.25 is: 175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 282.81 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/282.81 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 282.81 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 35,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,987.57/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.62

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