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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 306.30 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 306.30 and 187.04 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 306.30 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/306.30 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 306.30 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 57,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,290.35/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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