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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.24, 304.72 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.24, 304.72 and 183.80 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.24 : 304.72 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.24/304.72 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.24x = 304.72 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.24x = 56,007.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,007.54/204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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