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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 282.11 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 282.11 and 182.39 is: 251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 282.11 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/282.11 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 282.11 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 51,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,454.04/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.90

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