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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 281.70 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 281.70 and 154.95 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 281.70 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/281.70 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 281.70 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 43,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,649.42/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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