Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.88, 282.82 and 185.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 204.88, 282.82 and 185.12 is: 255.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204.88 : 282.82 = 185.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204.88/282.82 = 185.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204.88x = 282.82 × 185.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204.88x = 52,355.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,355.64/204.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255.54
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