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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 305.82 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 305.82 and 188.12 is: 281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 305.82 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/305.82 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 305.82 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 57,529.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,529.11/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.64

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