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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.37, 282.02 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.37, 282.02 and 111.11 is: 153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.37 : 282.02 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.37/282.02 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.37x = 282.02 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.37x = 31,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,336.72/204.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.33

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