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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.37, 282.18 and 157.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.37, 282.18 and 157.67 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.37 : 282.18 = 157.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.37/282.18 = 157.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.37x = 282.18 × 157.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.37x = 44,491.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,491.32/204.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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