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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 281.07 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 281.07 and 200.52 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 281.07 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/281.07 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 281.07 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 56,360.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,360.16/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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