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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 306.81 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 306.81 and 118.11 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 306.81 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/306.81 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 306.81 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 36,237.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,237.33/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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