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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 305.72 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 305.72 and 188.83 is: 282.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 305.72 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/305.72 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 305.72 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 57,727.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,727.40/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.96

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