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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 304.24 and 178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 304.24 and 178.40 is: 266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 304.24 = 178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/304.24 = 178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 304.24 × 178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 54,276.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,276.42/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.27

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