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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.10, 305.91 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.10, 305.91 and 117.43 is: 176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.10 : 305.91 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.10/305.91 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.10x = 305.91 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.10x = 35,923.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,923.01/204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.01

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