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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 283.46 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 283.46 and 182.65 is: 251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 283.46 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/283.46 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 283.46 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 51,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,772.81/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.46

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