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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.89, 283.11 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.89, 283.11 and 152.51 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.89 : 283.11 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.89/283.11 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.89x = 283.11 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.89x = 43,177.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,177.11/204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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