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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 309.75 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 309.75 and 183.12 is: 275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 309.75 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/309.75 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 309.75 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 56,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,721.42/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.13

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