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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 282.03 and 202.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 282.03 and 202.11 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 282.03 = 202.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/282.03 = 202.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 282.03 × 202.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 57,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,001.08/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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