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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.40, 281.10 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.40, 281.10 and 188.20 is: 258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.40 : 281.10 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.40/281.10 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.40x = 281.10 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.40x = 52,903.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,903.02/204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.82

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