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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 305.28 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 305.28 and 190.28 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 305.28 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/305.28 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 305.28 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 58,089.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,089.44/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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