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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.44, 282.90 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.44, 282.90 and 178.64 is: 247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.44 : 282.90 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.44/282.90 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.44x = 282.90 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.44x = 50,537.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,537.26/204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.20

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