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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 306.79 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 306.79 and 181.24 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 306.79 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/306.79 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 306.79 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 55,601.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,601.71/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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