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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 282.88 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 282.88 and 200.32 is: 276.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 282.88 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/282.88 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 282.88 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 56,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,666.52/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.69

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