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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.22, 281.22 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.22, 281.22 and 199.68 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.22 : 281.22 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.22/281.22 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.22x = 281.22 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.22x = 56,154.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,154.01/204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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