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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.95, 282.97 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.95, 282.97 and 156.08 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.95 : 282.97 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.95/282.97 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.95x = 282.97 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.95x = 44,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,166.86/204.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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