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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 307.44 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 307.44 and 183.44 is: 275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 307.44 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/307.44 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 307.44 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 56,396.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,396.79/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.05

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