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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 284.18 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 284.18 and 181.38 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 284.18 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/284.18 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 284.18 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 51,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,544.57/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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