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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 306.24 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 306.24 and 183.36 is: 274.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 306.24 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/306.24 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 306.24 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 56,152.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,152.17/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.61

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