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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 282.03 and 157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 282.03 and 157.81 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 282.03 = 157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/282.03 = 157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 282.03 × 157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 44,507.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,507.93/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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