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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.00, 281.53 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.00, 281.53 and 115.49 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.00 : 281.53 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.00/281.53 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.00x = 281.53 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.00x = 32,513.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,513.64/204.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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