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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.07, 281.76 and 157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.07, 281.76 and 157.36 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.07 : 281.76 = 157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.07/281.76 = 157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.07x = 281.76 × 157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.07x = 44,337.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,337.75/204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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