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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 307.17 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 307.17 and 182.30 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 307.17 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/307.17 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 307.17 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 55,997.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,997.09/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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