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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.38, 285.42 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.38, 285.42 and 184.52 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.38 : 285.42 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.38/285.42 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.38x = 285.42 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.38x = 52,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,665.70/206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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