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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 307.02 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 307.02 and 182.02 is: 272.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 307.02 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/307.02 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 307.02 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 55,883.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,883.78/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.87

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