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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 282.82 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 282.82 and 192.96 is: 266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 282.82 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/282.82 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 282.82 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 54,572.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,572.95/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.86

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