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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.58, 282.42 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.58, 282.42 and 182.70 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.58 : 282.42 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.58/282.42 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.58x = 282.42 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.58x = 51,598.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,598.13/204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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