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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.64, 306.22 and 192.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.64, 306.22 and 192.94 is: 288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.64 : 306.22 = 192.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.64/306.22 = 192.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.64x = 306.22 × 192.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.64x = 59,082.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,082.09/204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.71

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