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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.66, 306.45 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.66, 306.45 and 191.97 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.66 : 306.45 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.66/306.45 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.66x = 306.45 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.66x = 58,829.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,829.21/204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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