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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 306.73 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 306.73 and 181.18 is: 270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 306.73 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/306.73 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 306.73 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 55,573.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,573.34/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.46

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