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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 281.82 and 115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 281.82 and 115.73 is: 159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 281.82 = 115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/281.82 = 115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 281.82 × 115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 32,615.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,615.08/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.67

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