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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.87, 282.73 and 111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.87, 282.73 and 111.62 is: 154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.87 : 282.73 = 111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.87/282.73 = 111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.87x = 282.73 × 111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.87x = 31,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,556.35/204.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.03

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