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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 281.22 and 198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 281.22 and 198.68 is: 273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 281.22 = 198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/281.22 = 198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 281.22 × 198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 55,872.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,872.79/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.62

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