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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.63, 282.47 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.63, 282.47 and 189.30 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.63 : 282.47 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.63/282.47 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.63x = 282.47 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.63x = 53,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,470.62/204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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