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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 281.87 and 145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 281.87 and 145.29 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 281.87 = 145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/281.87 = 145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 281.87 × 145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 40,952.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,952.17/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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