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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 305.99 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 305.99 and 117.38 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 305.99 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/305.99 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 305.99 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 35,917.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,917.28/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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