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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 308.82 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 308.82 and 182.10 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 308.82 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/308.82 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 308.82 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 56,236.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,236.12/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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