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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 307.77 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 307.77 and 181.42 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 307.77 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/307.77 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 307.77 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 55,835.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,835.63/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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