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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.83, 307.31 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.83, 307.31 and 118.23 is: 177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.83 : 307.31 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.83/307.31 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.83x = 307.31 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.83x = 36,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,332.88/204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.38

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