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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 307.73 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 307.73 and 183.67 is: 275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 307.73 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/307.73 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 307.73 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 56,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,520.46/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.17

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