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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.22, 307.28 and 184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.22, 307.28 and 184.83 is: 276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.22 : 307.28 = 184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.22/307.28 = 184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.22x = 307.28 × 184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.22x = 56,793.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,793.64/205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.75

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