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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.97, 283.22 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.97, 283.22 and 185.62 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.97 : 283.22 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.97/283.22 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.97x = 283.22 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.97x = 52,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,570.72/204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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