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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.79, 306.57 and 188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.79, 306.57 and 188.19 is: 281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.79 : 306.57 = 188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.79/306.57 = 188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.79x = 306.57 × 188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.79x = 57,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,693.41/204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.72

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