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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 280.87 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 280.87 and 202.16 is: 276.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 280.87 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/280.87 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 280.87 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 56,780.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,780.88/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.53

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