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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 305.94 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 305.94 and 182.44 is: 273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 305.94 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/305.94 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 305.94 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 55,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,815.69/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.55

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