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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.33, 281.96 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.33, 281.96 and 111.07 is: 153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.33 : 281.96 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.33/281.96 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.33x = 281.96 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.33x = 31,315.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,315.89/204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.27

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