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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 280.36 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 280.36 and 201.72 is: 276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 280.36 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/280.36 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 280.36 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 56,554.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,554.22/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.49

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