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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.83, 307.55 and 177.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.83, 307.55 and 177.49 is: 266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.83 : 307.55 = 177.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.83/307.55 = 177.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.83x = 307.55 × 177.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.83x = 54,587.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,587.05/204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.50

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