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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 281.98 and 198.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 281.98 and 198.15 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 281.98 = 198.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/281.98 = 198.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 281.98 × 198.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 55,874.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,874.34/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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