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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.65, 307.20 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.65, 307.20 and 191.43 is: 287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.65 : 307.20 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.65/307.20 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.65x = 307.20 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.65x = 58,807.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,807.30/204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.36

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