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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 281.75 and 156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 281.75 and 156.73 is: 216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 281.75 = 156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/281.75 = 156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 281.75 × 156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 44,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,158.78/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.38

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