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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.03, 281.55 and 110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.03, 281.55 and 110.77 is: 152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.03 : 281.55 = 110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.03/281.55 = 110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.03x = 281.55 × 110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.03x = 31,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,186.59/204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.86

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