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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.34, 284.58 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.34, 284.58 and 181.80 is: 250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.34 : 284.58 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.34/284.58 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.34x = 284.58 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.34x = 51,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,736.64/206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.73

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