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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.51, 307.07 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.51, 307.07 and 117.94 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.51 : 307.07 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.51/307.07 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.51x = 307.07 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.51x = 36,215.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,215.84/204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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