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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.24, 308.10 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.24, 308.10 and 182.96 is: 276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.24 : 308.10 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.24/308.10 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.24x = 308.10 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.24x = 56,369.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,369.98/204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.00

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