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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.25, 281.85 and 110.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.25, 281.85 and 110.99 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.25 : 281.85 = 110.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.25/281.85 = 110.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.25x = 281.85 × 110.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.25x = 31,281.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,281.83/204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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