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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.79, 282.29 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.79, 282.29 and 145.60 is: 200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.79 : 282.29 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.79/282.29 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.79x = 282.29 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.79x = 41,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,101.22/204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.70

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