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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.68, 282.48 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.68, 282.48 and 152.84 is: 210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.68 : 282.48 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.68/282.48 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.68x = 282.48 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.68x = 43,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,174.24/204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.94

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