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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.89, 282.08 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.89, 282.08 and 191.12 is: 263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.89 : 282.08 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.89/282.08 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.89x = 282.08 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.89x = 53,910.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,910.20/204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.12

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