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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 281.53 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 281.53 and 145.90 is: 201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 281.53 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/281.53 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 281.53 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 41,075.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,075.76/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.27

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