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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.66, 307.50 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.66, 307.50 and 181.62 is: 272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.66 : 307.50 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.66/307.50 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.66x = 307.50 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.66x = 55,848.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,848.15/204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.88

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