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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 281.48 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 281.48 and 115.50 is: 159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 281.48 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/281.48 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 281.48 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 32,510.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,510.63/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.35

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