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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 305.49 and 177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 305.49 and 177.02 is: 265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 305.49 = 177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/305.49 = 177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 305.49 × 177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 54,077.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,077.84/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.06

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