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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 307.02 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 307.02 and 181.38 is: 270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 307.02 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/307.02 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 307.02 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 55,686.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,686.38/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.74

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