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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.13, 281.78 and 188.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.13, 281.78 and 188.79 is: 260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.13 : 281.78 = 188.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.13/281.78 = 188.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.13x = 281.78 × 188.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.13x = 53,197.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,197.25/204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.60

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