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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 306.12 and 187.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 306.12 and 187.71 is: 281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 306.12 = 187.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/306.12 = 187.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 306.12 × 187.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 57,461.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,461.79/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.26

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