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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 284.38 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 284.38 and 180.15 is: 248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 284.38 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/284.38 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 284.38 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 51,230.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,230.61/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.55

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