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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 306.54 and 175.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 306.54 and 175.89 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 306.54 = 175.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/306.54 = 175.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 306.54 × 175.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 53,917.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,917.32/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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