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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.46, 305.38 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.46, 305.38 and 175.43 is: 262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.46 : 305.38 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.46/305.38 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.46x = 305.38 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.46x = 53,572.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,572.81/204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.03

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