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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.68, 306.60 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.68, 306.60 and 175.80 is: 263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.68 : 306.60 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.68/306.60 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.68x = 306.60 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.68x = 53,900.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,900.28/204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.34

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