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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.42, 282.36 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.42, 282.36 and 152.08 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.42 : 282.36 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.42/282.36 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.42x = 282.36 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.42x = 42,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,941.31/204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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