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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 282.45 and 185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 282.45 and 185.40 is: 255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 282.45 = 185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/282.45 = 185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 282.45 × 185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 52,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,363.89/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.64

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