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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 282.34 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 282.34 and 155.06 is: 213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 282.34 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/282.34 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 282.34 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 43,779.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779.64/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.81

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