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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 305.76 and 189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 305.76 and 189.53 is: 283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 305.76 = 189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/305.76 = 189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 305.76 × 189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 57,951.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,951.46/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.90

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