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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.57, 306.14 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.57, 306.14 and 191.25 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.57 : 306.14 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.57/306.14 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.57x = 306.14 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.57x = 58,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,548.32/204.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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