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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.21, 307.50 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.21, 307.50 and 184.51 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.21 : 307.50 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.21/307.50 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.21x = 307.50 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.21x = 56,736.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,736.83/205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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