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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.32, 282.03 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.32, 282.03 and 151.94 is: 209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.32 : 282.03 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.32/282.03 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.32x = 282.03 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.32x = 42,851.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,851.64/204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.73

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