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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.70, 307.16 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.70, 307.16 and 181.12 is: 270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.70 : 307.16 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.70/307.16 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.70x = 307.16 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.70x = 55,632.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,632.82/205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.46

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