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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 281.95 and 185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 281.95 and 185.23 is: 255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 281.95 = 185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/281.95 = 185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 281.95 × 185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 52,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,224.94/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.05

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