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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 306.42 and 193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 306.42 and 193.24 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 306.42 = 193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/306.42 = 193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 306.42 × 193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 59,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,212.60/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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