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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 304.59 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 304.59 and 184.65 is: 275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 304.59 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/304.59 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 304.59 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 56,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,242.54/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.58

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