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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 282.88 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 282.88 and 199.86 is: 276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 282.88 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/282.88 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 282.88 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 56,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,536.40/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.89

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