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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.29, 305.83 and 187.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.29, 305.83 and 187.69 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.29 : 305.83 = 187.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.29/305.83 = 187.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.29x = 305.83 × 187.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.29x = 57,398.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,398.77/204.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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