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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.33, 283.53 and 198.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.33, 283.53 and 198.66 is: 275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.33 : 283.53 = 198.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.33/283.53 = 198.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.33x = 283.53 × 198.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.33x = 56,326.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,326.07/204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.66

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