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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.66, 306.86 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.66, 306.86 and 182.44 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.66 : 306.86 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.66/306.86 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.66x = 306.86 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.66x = 55,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,983.54/205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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