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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.96, 306.89 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.96, 306.89 and 118.16 is: 176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.96 : 306.89 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.96/306.89 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.96x = 306.89 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.96x = 36,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,261.59/204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.92

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