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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.99, 282.80 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.99, 282.80 and 134.96 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.99 : 282.80 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.99/282.80 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.99x = 282.80 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.99x = 38,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,165.66/204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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