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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.78, 307.36 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.78, 307.36 and 118.16 is: 177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.78 : 307.36 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.78/307.36 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.78x = 307.36 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.78x = 36,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,317.66/204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.35

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