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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.71, 307.74 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.71, 307.74 and 189.68 is: 285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.71 : 307.74 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.71/307.74 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.71x = 307.74 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.71x = 58,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,372.12/204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.15

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