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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.10, 307.44 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.10, 307.44 and 185.58 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.10 : 307.44 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.10/307.44 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.10x = 307.44 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.10x = 57,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,054.72/206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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