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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.40, 283.36 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.40, 283.36 and 193.44 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.40 : 283.36 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.40/283.36 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.40x = 283.36 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.40x = 54,813.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,813.16/204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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