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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 281.84 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 281.84 and 145.35 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 281.84 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/281.84 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 281.84 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 40,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,964.72/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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