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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.93, 282.15 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.93, 282.15 and 194.67 is: 268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.93 : 282.15 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.93/282.15 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.93x = 282.15 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.93x = 54,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,926.14/204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.02

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