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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.90, 282.20 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.90, 282.20 and 204.30 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.90 : 282.20 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.90/282.20 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.90x = 282.20 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.90x = 57,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,652.44/204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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