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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.96, 307.26 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.96, 307.26 and 188.76 is: 282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.96 : 307.26 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.96/307.26 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.96x = 307.26 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.96x = 57,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,998.40/204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.97

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