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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.86, 282.48 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.86, 282.48 and 188.66 is: 260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.86 : 282.48 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.86/282.48 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.86x = 282.48 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.86x = 53,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,292.68/204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.14

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