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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 281.80 and 151.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 281.80 and 151.69 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 281.80 = 151.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/281.80 = 151.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 281.80 × 151.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 42,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,745.40/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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