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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.57, 281.88 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.57, 281.88 and 152.01 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.57 : 281.88 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.57/281.88 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.57x = 281.88 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.57x = 42,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,848.58/204.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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