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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.41, 306.62 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.41, 306.62 and 184.97 is: 277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.41 : 306.62 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.41/306.62 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.41x = 306.62 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.41x = 56,713.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,713.04/204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.45

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