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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 308.21 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 308.21 and 181.71 is: 272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 308.21 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/308.21 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 308.21 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 56,003.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,003.93/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.92

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