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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.51, 282.23 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.51, 282.23 and 111.26 is: 153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.51 : 282.23 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.51/282.23 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.51x = 282.23 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.51x = 31,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,400.13/204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.54

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