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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 281.79 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 281.79 and 155.40 is: 213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 281.79 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/281.79 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 281.79 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 43,790.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,790.17/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.81

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