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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.07, 305.70 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.07, 305.70 and 117.15 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.07 : 305.70 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.07/305.70 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.07x = 305.70 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.07x = 35,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,811.50/204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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