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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.41, 282.17 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.41, 282.17 and 145.40 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.41 : 282.17 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.41/282.17 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.41x = 282.17 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.41x = 41,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,027.50/204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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