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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 308.44 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 308.44 and 184.01 is: 275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 308.44 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/308.44 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 308.44 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 56,756.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,756.04/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.78

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