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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 281.83 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 281.83 and 184.57 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 281.83 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/281.83 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 281.83 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 52,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,015.95/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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