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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 281.70 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 281.70 and 155.28 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 281.70 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/281.70 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 281.70 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 43,742.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,742.38/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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