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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 306.89 and 183.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 306.89 and 183.91 is: 274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 306.89 = 183.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/306.89 = 183.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 306.89 × 183.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 56,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,440.14/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.67

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