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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.56, 282.06 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.56, 282.06 and 145.56 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.56 : 282.06 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.56/282.06 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.56x = 282.06 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.56x = 41,056.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,056.65/204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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