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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 281.41 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 281.41 and 184.26 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 281.41 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/281.41 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 281.41 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 51,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,851.62/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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