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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 282.72 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 282.72 and 185.09 is: 253.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 282.72 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/282.72 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 282.72 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 52,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,327.93/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.92

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