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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.65, 282.43 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.65, 282.43 and 192.18 is: 265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.65 : 282.43 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.65/282.43 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.65x = 282.43 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.65x = 54,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,277.40/204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.22

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