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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.32, 306.07 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.32, 306.07 and 189.33 is: 283.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.32 : 306.07 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.32/306.07 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.32x = 306.07 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.32x = 57,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,947.76/204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.62

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