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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.98, 282.75 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.98, 282.75 and 191.31 is: 263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.98 : 282.75 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.98/282.75 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.98x = 282.75 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.98x = 54,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,092.90/204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.90

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