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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.56, 306.51 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.56, 306.51 and 187.08 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.56 : 306.51 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.56/306.51 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.56x = 306.51 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.56x = 57,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,341.89/204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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