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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 283.07 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 283.07 and 195.88 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 283.07 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/283.07 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 283.07 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 55,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,447.75/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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