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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 281.52 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 281.52 and 199.20 is: 274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 281.52 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/281.52 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 281.52 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 56,078.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,078.78/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.09

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