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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.17, 281.55 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.17, 281.55 and 157.55 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.17 : 281.55 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.17/281.55 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.17x = 281.55 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.17x = 44,358.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,358.32/204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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