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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.85, 305.39 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.85, 305.39 and 193.20 is: 288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.85 : 305.39 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.85/305.39 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.85x = 305.39 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.85x = 59,001.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,001.32/204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.03

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