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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.55, 282.06 and 157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.55, 282.06 and 157.93 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.55 : 282.06 = 157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.55/282.06 = 157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.55x = 282.06 × 157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.55x = 44,545.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,545.03/204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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