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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 281.01 and 201.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 281.01 and 201.34 is: 277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 281.01 = 201.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/281.01 = 201.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 281.01 × 201.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 56,578.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,578.55/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.05

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