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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.25, 281.99 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.25, 281.99 and 155.04 is: 214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.25 : 281.99 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.25/281.99 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.25x = 281.99 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.25x = 43,719.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,719.73/204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.05

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