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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 306.77 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 306.77 and 182.44 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 306.77 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/306.77 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 306.77 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 55,967.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,967.12/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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