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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.90, 282.75 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.90, 282.75 and 153.06 is: 211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.90 : 282.75 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.90/282.75 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.90x = 282.75 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.90x = 43,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,277.72/204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.21

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