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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 306.90 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 306.90 and 176.04 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 306.90 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/306.90 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 306.90 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 54,026.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,026.68/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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