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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.89, 282.76 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.89, 282.76 and 111.65 is: 154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.89 : 282.76 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.89/282.76 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.89x = 282.76 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.89x = 31,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,568.46/204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.07

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