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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 306.56 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 306.56 and 183.20 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 306.56 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/306.56 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 306.56 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 56,161.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,161.79/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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