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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 281.75 and 190.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 281.75 and 190.77 is: 262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 281.75 = 190.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/281.75 = 190.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 281.75 × 190.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 53,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,749.45/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.73

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