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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.44, 281.61 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.44, 281.61 and 157.73 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.44 : 281.61 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.44/281.61 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.44x = 281.61 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.44x = 44,416.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,416.94/204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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