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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 305.94 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 305.94 and 185.94 is: 278.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 305.94 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/305.94 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 305.94 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 56,886.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,886.48/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.64

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