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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 281.64 and 198.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 281.64 and 198.61 is: 273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 281.64 = 198.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/281.64 = 198.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 281.64 × 198.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 55,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,936.52/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.30

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