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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 282.84 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 282.84 and 199.04 is: 274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 282.84 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/282.84 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 282.84 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 56,296.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,296.47/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.40

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