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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.34, 305.96 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.34, 305.96 and 192.20 is: 287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.34 : 305.96 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.34/305.96 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.34x = 305.96 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.34x = 58,805.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,805.51/204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.78

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