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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 282.80 and 182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 282.80 and 182.89 is: 252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 282.80 = 182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/282.80 = 182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 282.80 × 182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 51,721.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,721.29/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.59

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