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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 306.32 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 306.32 and 183.32 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 306.32 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/306.32 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 306.32 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 56,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,154.58/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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