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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.98, 308.70 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.98, 308.70 and 181.56 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 308.70 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/308.70 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 308.70 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 56,047.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,047.57/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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