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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.74, 282.36 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.74, 282.36 and 183.80 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.74 : 282.36 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.74/282.36 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.74x = 282.36 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.74x = 51,897.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,897.77/204.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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