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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.31, 281.95 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.31, 281.95 and 145.40 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.31 : 281.95 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.31/281.95 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.31x = 281.95 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.31x = 40,995.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,995.53/204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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