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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 306.51 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 306.51 and 183.84 is: 275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 306.51 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/306.51 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 306.51 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 56,348.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,348.80/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.49

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