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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 306.48 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 306.48 and 177.44 is: 266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 306.48 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/306.48 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 306.48 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 54,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,381.81/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.32

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