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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.56, 304.96 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.56, 304.96 and 187.28 is: 279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.56 : 304.96 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.56/304.96 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.56x = 304.96 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.56x = 57,112.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,112.91/204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.20

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