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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.21, 307.92 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.21, 307.92 and 187.20 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.21 : 307.92 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.21/307.92 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.21x = 307.92 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.21x = 57,642.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,642.62/204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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