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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 281.88 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 281.88 and 192.88 is: 265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 281.88 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/281.88 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 281.88 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 54,369.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,369.01/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.53

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