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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.11, 281.40 and 186.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.11, 281.40 and 186.89 is: 257.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.11 : 281.40 = 186.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.11/281.40 = 186.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.11x = 281.40 × 186.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.11x = 52,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,589.44/204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.66

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