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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.71, 307.12 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.71, 307.12 and 118.09 is: 177.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.71 : 307.12 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.71/307.12 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.71x = 307.12 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.71x = 36,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,267.80/204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.17

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