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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 308.21 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 308.21 and 181.31 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 308.21 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/308.21 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 308.21 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 55,879.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,879.11/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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