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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.89, 307.37 and 192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.89, 307.37 and 192.53 is: 288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.89 : 307.37 = 192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.89/307.37 = 192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.89x = 307.37 × 192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.89x = 59,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,177.95/204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.83

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