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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.79, 284.06 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.79, 284.06 and 200.22 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.79 : 284.06 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.79/284.06 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.79x = 284.06 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.79x = 56,874.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,874.40/205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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