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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 281.99 and 115.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.36, 281.99 and 115.85 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.36 : 281.99 = 115.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.36/281.99 = 115.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.36x = 281.99 × 115.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.36x = 32,669.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,669.54/204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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