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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 307.20 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 307.20 and 193.87 is: 290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 307.20 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/307.20 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 307.20 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 59,556.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,556.86/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.99

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