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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 306.61 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 306.61 and 175.13 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 306.61 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/306.61 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 306.61 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 53,696.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,696.61/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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