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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.05, 281.39 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.05, 281.39 and 157.34 is: 216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.05 : 281.39 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.05/281.39 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.05x = 281.39 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.05x = 44,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,275.18/204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.99

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