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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 283.56 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 283.56 and 182.48 is: 251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 283.56 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/283.56 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 283.56 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 51,744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,744.03/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.48

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