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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.68, 282.24 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.68, 282.24 and 200.21 is: 276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.68 : 282.24 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.68/282.24 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.68x = 282.24 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.68x = 56,505.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505.86/204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.08

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