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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 307.44 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 307.44 and 189.68 is: 284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 307.44 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/307.44 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 307.44 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 58,315.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,315.22/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.74

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