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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 281.50 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 281.50 and 200.44 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 281.50 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/281.50 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 281.50 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 56,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,423.86/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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