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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 280.80 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 280.80 and 204.48 is: 279.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 280.80 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/280.80 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 280.80 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 57,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,417.98/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.65

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