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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 282.96 and 184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 282.96 and 184.71 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 282.96 = 184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/282.96 = 184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 282.96 × 184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 52,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,265.54/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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