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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 306.63 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 306.63 and 186.87 is: 279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 306.63 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/306.63 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 306.63 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 57,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,299.95/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.94

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