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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 306.60 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 306.60 and 187.88 is: 282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 306.60 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/306.60 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 306.60 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 57,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,604.01/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.15

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