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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.43, 282.11 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.43, 282.11 and 111.18 is: 153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.43 : 282.11 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.43/282.11 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.43x = 282.11 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.43x = 31,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,364.42/204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.42

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