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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 281.48 and 201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 281.48 and 201.68 is: 276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 281.48 = 201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/281.48 = 201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 281.48 × 201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 56,768.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,768.89/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.49

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