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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.96, 282.87 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.96, 282.87 and 126.29 is: 174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.96 : 282.87 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.96/282.87 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.96x = 282.87 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.96x = 35,724.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,724.36/204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.30

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