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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 279.66 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 279.66 and 193.20 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 279.66 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/279.66 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 279.66 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 54,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,030.31/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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