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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.00, 281.29 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.00, 281.29 and 162.56 is: 224.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.00 : 281.29 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.00/281.29 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.00x = 281.29 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.00x = 45,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,725.80/204.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.14

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