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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.34, 281.99 and 111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.34, 281.99 and 111.09 is: 153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.34 : 281.99 = 111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.34/281.99 = 111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.34x = 281.99 × 111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.34x = 31,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,325.49/204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.30

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