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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.94, 282.89 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.94, 282.89 and 183.07 is: 252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.94 : 282.89 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.94/282.89 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.94x = 282.89 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.94x = 51,788.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,788.67/204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.70

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