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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 305.28 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 305.28 and 192.52 is: 286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 305.28 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/305.28 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 305.28 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 58,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,772.51/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.81

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