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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.88, 306.92 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.88, 306.92 and 172.36 is: 258.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.88 : 306.92 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.88/306.92 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.88x = 306.92 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.88x = 52,900.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,900.73/204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.20

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