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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.75, 306.72 and 183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.75, 306.72 and 183.69 is: 275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 306.72 = 183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/306.72 = 183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 306.72 × 183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 56,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,341.40/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.17

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