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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.55, 282.03 and 152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.55, 282.03 and 152.02 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.55 : 282.03 = 152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.55/282.03 = 152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.55x = 282.03 × 152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.55x = 42,874.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,874.20/204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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