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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.32, 305.75 and 192.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.32, 305.75 and 192.63 is: 288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.32 : 305.75 = 192.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.32/305.75 = 192.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.32x = 305.75 × 192.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.32x = 58,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,898.25/204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.26

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