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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.41, 284.07 and 202.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.41, 284.07 and 202.19 is: 280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.41 : 284.07 = 202.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.41/284.07 = 202.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.41x = 284.07 × 202.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.41x = 57,434.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,434.69/204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.98

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