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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 304.85 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 304.85 and 185.04 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 304.85 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/304.85 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 304.85 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 56,409.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,409.44/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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