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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.68, 307.08 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.68, 307.08 and 180.80 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.68 : 307.08 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.68/307.08 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.68x = 307.08 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.68x = 55,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,520.06/204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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