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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.82, 306.68 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.82, 306.68 and 118.08 is: 176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.82 : 306.68 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.82/306.68 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.82x = 306.68 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.82x = 36,212.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,212.77/204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.80

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