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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 282.43 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 282.43 and 111.41 is: 153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 282.43 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/282.43 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 282.43 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 31,464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,464.11/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.73

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