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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 306.95 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 306.95 and 117.99 is: 176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 306.95 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/306.95 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 306.95 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 36,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,216.44/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.95

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