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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.94, 282.86 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.94, 282.86 and 126.32 is: 174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.94 : 282.86 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.94/282.86 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.94x = 282.86 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.94x = 35,731.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,731.82/204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.35

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