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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 305.91 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 305.91 and 179.96 is: 269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 305.91 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/305.91 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 305.91 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 55,050.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,050.03/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.52

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