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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.43, 307.04 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.43, 307.04 and 175.21 is: 263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.43 : 307.04 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.43/307.04 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.43x = 307.04 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.43x = 53,797.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,797.25/204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.16

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