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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 306.12 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 306.12 and 181.20 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 306.12 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/306.12 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 306.12 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 55,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,468.94/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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