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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 308.16 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 308.16 and 185.28 is: 276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 308.16 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/308.16 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 308.16 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 57,095.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,095.88/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.63

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