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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.96, 282.64 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.96, 282.64 and 131.26 is: 181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.96 : 282.64 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.96/282.64 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.96x = 282.64 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.96x = 37,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,099.33/204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.01

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