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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.40, 282.18 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.40, 282.18 and 155.50 is: 214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.40 : 282.18 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.40/282.18 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.40x = 282.18 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.40x = 43,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,878.99/204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.67

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