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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.07, 281.14 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.07, 281.14 and 201.42 is: 276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.07 : 281.14 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.07/281.14 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.07x = 281.14 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.07x = 56,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,626.72/205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.14

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