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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 282.12 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 282.12 and 200.18 is: 275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 282.12 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/282.12 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 282.12 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 56,474.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,474.78/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.43

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