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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 282.81 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 282.81 and 182.97 is: 252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 282.81 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/282.81 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 282.81 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 51,745.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,745.75/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.62

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