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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.23, 281.84 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.23, 281.84 and 115.71 is: 159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.23 : 281.84 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.23/281.84 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.23x = 281.84 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.23x = 32,611.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,611.13/204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.68

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