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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 304.16 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 304.16 and 191.76 is: 285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 304.16 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/304.16 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 304.16 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 58,325.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,325.72/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.91

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