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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 305.64 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 305.64 and 184.44 is: 275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 305.64 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/305.64 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 305.64 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 56,372.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,372.24/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.52

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