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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.75, 307.40 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.75, 307.40 and 190.49 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 307.40 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/307.40 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 307.40 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 58,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,554.14/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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