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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.59, 307.23 and 182.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.59, 307.23 and 182.67 is: 274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.59 : 307.23 = 182.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.59/307.23 = 182.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.59x = 307.23 × 182.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.59x = 56,120.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,120.89/204.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.31

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