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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 306.48 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 306.48 and 119.36 is: 178.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 306.48 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/306.48 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 306.48 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 36,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,581.45/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.62

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