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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.98, 307.54 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.98, 307.54 and 191.06 is: 286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.98 : 307.54 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.98/307.54 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.98x = 307.54 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.98x = 58,758.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,758.59/204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.66

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