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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 282.52 and 111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 282.52 and 111.47 is: 153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 282.52 = 111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/282.52 = 111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 282.52 × 111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 31,491.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,491.95/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.83

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