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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 283.68 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 283.68 and 182.45 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 283.68 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/283.68 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 283.68 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 51,756.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,756.00/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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