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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.93, 282.78 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.93, 282.78 and 190.23 is: 262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.93 : 282.78 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.93/282.78 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.93x = 282.78 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.93x = 53,793.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,793.24/204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.50

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