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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205, 307.38 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205, 307.38 and 181 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 307.38 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/307.38 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 307.38 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 55,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,635.78/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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