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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 284.64 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 284.64 and 180.48 is: 248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 284.64 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/284.64 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 284.64 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 51,371.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,371.83/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.89

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