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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.85, 305.58 and 184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.85, 305.58 and 184.33 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.85 : 305.58 = 184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.85/305.58 = 184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.85x = 305.58 × 184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.85x = 56,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,327.56/204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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