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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.38, 282.18 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.38, 282.18 and 151.93 is: 209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.38 : 282.18 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.38/282.18 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.38x = 282.18 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.38x = 42,871.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,871.61/204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.76

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