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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.34, 282.12 and 182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.34, 282.12 and 182.47 is: 251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.34 : 282.12 = 182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.34/282.12 = 182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.34x = 282.12 × 182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.34x = 51,478.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,478.44/204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.93

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