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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.50, 284.00 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.50, 284.00 and 183.63 is: 253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 284.00 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/284.00 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 284.00 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 52,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,150.00/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.77

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