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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.00, 281.30 and 159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.00, 281.30 and 159.65 is: 220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.00 : 281.30 = 159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.00/281.30 = 159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.00x = 281.30 × 159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.00x = 44,908.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,908.75/204.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.15

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