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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.86, 282.42 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.86, 282.42 and 145.88 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.86 : 282.42 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.86/282.42 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.86x = 282.42 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.86x = 41,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,199.08/204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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