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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.53, 307.11 and 175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.53, 307.11 and 175.96 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.53 : 307.11 = 175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.53/307.11 = 175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.53x = 307.11 × 175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.53x = 54,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,037.40/204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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