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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 306.45 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 306.45 and 184.59 is: 276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 306.45 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/306.45 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 306.45 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 56,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,567.61/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.20

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