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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.82, 306.87 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.82, 306.87 and 176.06 is: 263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.82 : 306.87 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.82/306.87 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.82x = 306.87 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.82x = 54,027.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,027.53/204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.78

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