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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 281.10 and 193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 281.10 and 193.40 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 281.10 = 193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/281.10 = 193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 281.10 × 193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 54,364.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,364.74/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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