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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 282.64 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 282.64 and 184.04 is: 253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 282.64 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/282.64 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 282.64 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 52,017.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,017.07/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.94

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