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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 306.70 and 180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 306.70 and 180.30 is: 270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 306.70 = 180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/306.70 = 180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 306.70 × 180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 55,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,298.01/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.27

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