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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.83, 282.67 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.83, 282.67 and 111.58 is: 153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.83 : 282.67 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.83/282.67 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.83x = 282.67 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.83x = 31,538.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,538.35/204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.97

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