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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 282.18 and 190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 282.18 and 190.90 is: 263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 282.18 = 190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/282.18 = 190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 282.18 × 190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 53,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,868.16/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.20

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