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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.52, 307.05 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.52, 307.05 and 187.54 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.52 : 307.05 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.52/307.05 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.52x = 307.05 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.52x = 57,584.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,584.16/204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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