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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.56, 305.40 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.56, 305.40 and 175.68 is: 262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.56 : 305.40 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.56/305.40 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.56x = 305.40 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.56x = 53,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,652.67/204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.28

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