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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.42, 282.90 and 180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.42, 282.90 and 180.85 is: 249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.42 : 282.90 = 180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.42/282.90 = 180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.42x = 282.90 × 180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.42x = 51,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,162.47/205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.06

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