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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.25, 285.03 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.25, 285.03 and 184.38 is: 254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.25 : 285.03 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.25/285.03 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.25x = 285.03 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.25x = 52,553.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,553.83/206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.81

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