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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 308.19 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 308.19 and 182.59 is: 273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 308.19 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/308.19 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 308.19 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 56,272.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,272.41/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.59

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