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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 282.09 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 282.09 and 152.04 is: 209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 282.09 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/282.09 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 282.09 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 42,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,888.96/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.75

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