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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 281.96 and 194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 281.96 and 194.56 is: 267.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 281.96 = 194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/281.96 = 194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 281.96 × 194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 54,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,858.14/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.86

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