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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.36, 283.20 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.36, 283.20 and 181.04 is: 249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.36 : 283.20 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.36/283.20 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.36x = 283.20 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.36x = 51,270.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,270.53/205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.66

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