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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 281.84 and 191.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 281.84 and 191.42 is: 263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 281.84 = 191.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/281.84 = 191.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 281.84 × 191.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 53,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,949.81/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.43

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