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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.36, 283.98 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.36, 283.98 and 201.72 is: 278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.36 : 283.98 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.36/283.98 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.36x = 283.98 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.36x = 57,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,284.45/205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.95

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