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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 281.72 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 281.72 and 115.64 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 281.72 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/281.72 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 281.72 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 32,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,578.10/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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