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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.36, 306.66 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.36, 306.66 and 188.04 is: 282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.36 : 306.66 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.36/306.66 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.36x = 306.66 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.36x = 57,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,664.35/204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.17

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