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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 282.35 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 282.35 and 184.38 is: 253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 282.35 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/282.35 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 282.35 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 52,060.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,060.15/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.82

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