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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.70, 282.55 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.70, 282.55 and 152.22 is: 210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.70 : 282.55 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.70/282.55 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.70x = 282.55 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.70x = 43,010.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,010.44/204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.12

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