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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 284.63 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 284.63 and 184.36 is: 254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 284.63 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/284.63 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 284.63 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 52,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,474.39/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.63

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