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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 304.20 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 304.20 and 178.32 is: 266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 304.20 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/304.20 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 304.20 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 54,244.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,244.94/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.22

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