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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 282.31 and 151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 282.31 and 151.97 is: 209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 282.31 = 151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/282.31 = 151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 282.31 × 151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 42,902.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,902.51/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.81

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