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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.10, 281.66 and 110.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.10, 281.66 and 110.85 is: 152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.10 : 281.66 = 110.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.10/281.66 = 110.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.10x = 281.66 × 110.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.10x = 31,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,220.82/204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.97

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