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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 284.22 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 284.22 and 181.62 is: 250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 284.22 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/284.22 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 284.22 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 51,620.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,620.04/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.24

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