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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.93, 284.06 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.93, 284.06 and 181.43 is: 250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.93 : 284.06 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.93/284.06 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.93x = 284.06 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.93x = 51,536.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,536.04/205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.26

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