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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 282.84 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 282.84 and 155.16 is: 214.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 282.84 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/282.84 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 282.84 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 43,885.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,885.45/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.24

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