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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.70, 308.63 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.70, 308.63 and 183.05 is: 274.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.70 : 308.63 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.70/308.63 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.70x = 308.63 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.70x = 56,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,494.72/205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.65

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