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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 305.88 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 305.88 and 190.80 is: 285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 305.88 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/305.88 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 305.88 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 58,361.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,361.90/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.84

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