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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.33, 282.36 and 155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.33, 282.36 and 155.12 is: 214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.33 : 282.36 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.33/282.36 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.33x = 282.36 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.33x = 43,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,799.68/204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.36

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