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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.98, 307.48 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.98, 307.48 and 181.68 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 307.48 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/307.48 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 307.48 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 55,862.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,862.97/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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