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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.63, 282.40 and 111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.63, 282.40 and 111.37 is: 153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.63 : 282.40 = 111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.63/282.40 = 111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.63x = 282.40 × 111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.63x = 31,450.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,450.83/204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.70

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