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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 282.60 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.36, 282.60 and 200.72 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.36 : 282.60 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.36/282.60 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.36x = 282.60 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.36x = 56,722.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,722.06/204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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