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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 305.91 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 305.91 and 162.18 is: 242.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 305.91 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/305.91 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 305.91 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 49,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,612.48/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.89

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