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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 282.03 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 282.03 and 182.48 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 282.03 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/282.03 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 282.03 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 51,464.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,464.83/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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