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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 281.65 and 110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 281.65 and 110.84 is: 152.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 281.65 = 110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/281.65 = 110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 281.65 × 110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 31,216.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,216.30/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.95

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