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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 282.27 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 282.27 and 192.12 is: 265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 282.27 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/282.27 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 282.27 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 54,229.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,229.71/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.44

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