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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 282.06 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 282.06 and 186.36 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 282.06 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/282.06 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 282.06 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 52,564.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,564.70/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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