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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.10, 281.31 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.10, 281.31 and 145.09 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.10 : 281.31 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.10/281.31 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.10x = 281.31 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.10x = 40,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,815.27/204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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