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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.78, 306.89 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.78, 306.89 and 118.06 is: 176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.78 : 306.89 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.78/306.89 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.78x = 306.89 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.78x = 36,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,230.52/204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.93

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