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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 282.88 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 282.88 and 198.08 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 282.88 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/282.88 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 282.88 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 56,032.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,032.87/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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