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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 280.75 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 280.75 and 199.18 is: 274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 280.75 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/280.75 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 280.75 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 55,917.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,917.39/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.06

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