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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.77, 325.15 and 204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.77, 325.15 and 204.67 is: 282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.77 : 325.15 = 204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.77/325.15 = 204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.77x = 325.15 × 204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.77x = 66,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,548.45/235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.26

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