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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 304.70 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 304.70 and 184.86 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 304.70 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/304.70 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 304.70 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 56,325.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,325.92/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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