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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.70, 282.11 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.70, 282.11 and 145.69 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.70 : 282.11 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.70/282.11 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.70x = 282.11 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.70x = 41,100.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,100.61/204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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