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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.71, 282.56 and 152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.71, 282.56 and 152.23 is: 210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.71 : 282.56 = 152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.71/282.56 = 152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.71x = 282.56 × 152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.71x = 43,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,012.64/204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.12

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