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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 281.76 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.36, 281.76 and 192.45 is: 265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.36 : 281.76 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.36/281.76 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.36x = 281.76 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.36x = 54,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,224.71/204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.34

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