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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.26, 307.31 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.26, 307.31 and 184.44 is: 276.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.26 : 307.31 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.26/307.31 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.26x = 307.31 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.26x = 56,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,679.33/205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.13

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