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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 305.40 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 305.40 and 182.91 is: 273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 305.40 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/305.40 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 305.40 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 55,860.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,860.71/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.18

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