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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.17, 281.75 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.17, 281.75 and 110.91 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.17 : 281.75 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.17/281.75 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.17x = 281.75 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.17x = 31,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,248.60/204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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